Estate taxes and inheritance taxes can reduce the wealth left to loved ones. The U.S. government is quite capable of spending money. Understatement? Even money it does not have. And from where does that money originate? Citizens are taxed. A variety of taxes exist at the local, state, and federal levels. People are taxed on […]
A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) can provide protection in asset transfers. Distribution of assets involves numerous considerations. Everyone must address taxes, state laws, and federal laws. Certain families and individuals must also navigate complicated family dynamics. According to a recent The Tennessean article titled “Learn about options for estate planning and wealth transfer,” a […]
Inheritance taxes and estate taxes are not paid by the same people. This week likely is one of your favorites, yes? No? Tax week. Specifically, Tax Day for 2022 returns is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18. Some taxpayers will be receiving tax refunds while others will owe money to the government. According to a recent The Alliance […]
The estate and gift tax exemption is set to decrease in 2026. Estate taxes do not affect everyone. With a threshold of $12.06 million for individuals and $24.12 million for married couples, few American households need to plan for federal estate taxes at this time. But, whoa. This may be changing in the not-too-distant future. […]
Death taxes feel a lot like adding insult to injury. Those left behind after the loss of a loved one have experienced a significant void in their worlds. Someone with whom they spent each holiday or every day is now gone. In the midst of their grief, they are often faced with additional responsibilities of […]
Making a gift can trigger unintended consequences. Gift giving is an important part of many occasions and celebrations. People give presents at birthdays, weddings, milestone events, and holidays. Although these are common times for gift giving, presents are not necessarily restricted to these occasions. According to a recent Mondaq article titled “The Annual Exclusion For […]
The transfer tax looks a little different in 2022. Taxes are not constant. Sometimes the laws are updated by both the state and the federal taxing authorities. Other times, the thresholds and amounts are influenced by inflation. According to a recent Forbes article titled “2022 Transfer Tax Update,” both may apply to the transfer tax […]
Your residence will influence whether you owe an estate tax, an inheritance tax, or both. Taxes are a part of life and even a part of death. Just ask Benjamin Franklin. Although you cannot legally avoid payment of all taxes, choices you make can either increase or decrease the amount you owe. One important factor […]
Passing a house to heirs can be complicated whether it is a vacation home or a primary residence. For many homeowners, their personal residence is one of their most significant assets. In addition to its monetary value, the family home or vacation home also holds memories. There may be a lot of laughter in the […]
Gifting money before death can be a wise estate planning move. Money and taxes cannot be separated. When purchasing and selling, taxes are usually in the mix. With estate taxes, the government tries to take a cut of your money postmortem. Although the current federal estate and gift tax exemption is $11.7 million per person […]
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